Valley Rd. over Trib. Little Osage River
PoorPosted for loadBourbon County, Kansas · 1.0S of Harding · Structure no. 000061093305780
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Rd. over Trib. Little Osage River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Rd. over Trib. Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Rd. over Trib. Little Osage River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Rd. over Trib. Little Osage River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Rd. over Trib. Little Osage River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Valley Rd. over Trib. Little Osage River?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Rd. over Trib. Little Osage River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.